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Have

hæv
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Omistaa, Kokea, Tehdä, Saada, Käydä, Olla

Have meanings in Finnish

Omistaa

Example:
I have a car.
Minulla on auto.
She has three siblings.
Hänellä on kolme sisarusta.
Usage: InformalContext: Used to indicate possession or ownership.
Note: In Finnish, 'on' is used in the structure 'minulla on' (I have).

Kokea

Example:
I have a feeling that something is wrong.
Minulla on tunne, että jotain on vialla.
They have a dream of traveling the world.
Heillä on unelma matkustaa ympäri maailmaa.
Usage: InformalContext: Used to express experiences or feelings.
Note: This usage often reflects a subjective state or emotion.

Tehdä

Example:
I have a meeting at 3 PM.
Minulla on kokous kello 15.
She has an appointment tomorrow.
Hänellä on tapaaminen huomenna.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used to indicate scheduled events or obligations.
Note: In Finnish, 'on' is again used, but it can also imply an obligation.

Saada

Example:
I have to finish this by tomorrow.
Minun on pakko saada tämä valmiiksi huomiseksi.
We have to leave early.
Meidän on lähdettävä aikaisin.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used to express necessity or requirement.
Note: The phrase often implies a sense of urgency or obligation.

Käydä

Example:
I have a cold.
Minulla on flunssa.
He has a headache.
Hänellä on päänsärky.
Usage: InformalContext: Used to describe states of being, especially health-related.
Note: This meaning is often used in conversational Finnish.

Olla

Example:
We have a problem.
Meillä on ongelma.
They have a solution.
Heillä on ratkaisu.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used to indicate existence or presence of something.
Note: This usage can imply that something exists or is available.

Have's synonyms

Possess

To have ownership or control over something.
Example: She possesses a unique talent for painting.
Note: Possess implies ownership or control, whereas 'have' is a more general term.

Own

To have something as one's own.
Example: They own a beautiful house by the beach.
Note: Own specifically refers to having legal possession or control over something.

Hold

To have or keep something in one's grasp or control.
Example: He holds a master's degree in Economics.
Note: Hold can imply physical possession or control, as well as having a particular status or qualification.

Contain

To have or hold within.
Example: The box contains several books.
Note: Contain focuses on what is physically inside something, whereas 'have' is more general.

Have expressions, common phrases

Have a good day

This phrase is a common way to wish someone well for the rest of their day.
Example: I hope you have a good day at work!
Note: The original word 'have' refers to possessing or owning something, while in this phrase, it is used to express the idea of experiencing or enjoying a good day.

Have a seat

This phrase is an invitation for someone to take a seat or sit down.
Example: Please have a seat while we wait for the meeting to start.
Note: In this context, 'have' is used to indicate the action of sitting down rather than possessing something.

Have a blast

To 'have a blast' means to have a great time or a lot of fun.
Example: I'm sure you'll have a blast at the concert tonight!
Note: Here, 'have' is used to convey the idea of experiencing enjoyment or excitement.

Have a heart of gold

Having a 'heart of gold' means being very kind, generous, and caring.
Example: She may seem tough, but deep down, she has a heart of gold.
Note: In this phrase, 'have' is used metaphorically to describe someone's inner qualities rather than possession.

Have second thoughts

To 'have second thoughts' means to reconsider or have doubts about a decision or choice.
Example: After signing the contract, he started to have second thoughts about the deal.
Note: In this expression, 'have' is used to indicate the mental process of reconsidering rather than physical possession.

Have a sweet tooth

Having a 'sweet tooth' means having a strong liking for sweets or sugary foods.
Example: I have a sweet tooth, so I always crave desserts after dinner.
Note: Here, 'have' is used to describe a preference or inclination rather than literal possession.

Have it your way

This phrase means allowing someone to do things as they prefer or choose.
Example: You can decide how to arrange the furniture in your room—have it your way!
Note: In this context, 'have' is used to give permission or control over a decision rather than owning something.

Have everyday (slang) expressions

Have a ball

To have a great time or enjoy oneself immensely.
Example: I had a ball at the concert last night.
Note:

Have the blues

To feel sad or depressed.
Example: I've been feeling down lately, I think I have the blues.
Note: The original word 'have' does not inherently imply feeling sad or depressed.

Have a crush on

To have a romantic interest or infatuation toward someone.
Example: I think Jenny has a crush on Tom, she's always blushing around him.
Note:

Have a knack for

To have a natural talent or skill for doing something.
Example: She has a knack for baking delicious cakes.
Note: The original word 'have' does not specifically imply having a talent or skill.

Have a go at

To attempt or try something.
Example: I'm going to have a go at fixing the broken chair.
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Have a word with

To have a conversation or talk with someone about a specific topic.
Example: I need to have a word with my boss about my workload.
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Have a field day

To have a great opportunity for enjoyment or making use of something.
Example: The paparazzi will have a field day with this scandal.
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Have - Examples

Mary have a little lamb.
Marialla on pieni lammas.
I have a dog.
Minulla on koira.
We have to leave early.
Meidän on lähdettävä aikaisin.
They have gone to the concert.
He ovat menneet konserttiin.

Have grammar

Have - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: have
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): had
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): had
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): having
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): has
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): have
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): have
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Have Contains 1 syllables: have
Phonetic transcription: ˈhav
have , ˈhav (The red syllable is stressed)

Have - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Have: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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